Guidebook for Austin

Jacki & Jon
Guidebook for Austin

Food Scene

All of their food is good, they make great fish dishes, the best smoky salsa & tortillas are freshly made in front of you. Margaritas are great & the environment is colorful & festive. It can be a bit pricey & loud inside but there is covered patio seating as well. FAV
277 localnici recomandă
Polvo's Mexican Restaurant
2004 South 1st Street
277 localnici recomandă
All of their food is good, they make great fish dishes, the best smoky salsa & tortillas are freshly made in front of you. Margaritas are great & the environment is colorful & festive. It can be a bit pricey & loud inside but there is covered patio seating as well. FAV
A coffeehouse/bakery and thai restaurant. The food is very good & the environment relaxed casual.
189 localnici recomandă
Thai Fresh
909 W Mary St
189 localnici recomandă
A coffeehouse/bakery and thai restaurant. The food is very good & the environment relaxed casual.
Great interior-style mexican food which highlights molé & chilli pepper instead of tomato-based sauces. Love the chilli relleno! Interior needs updating but there is a covered patio.
31 localnici recomandă
Sazon
1816 S Lamar Blvd
31 localnici recomandă
Great interior-style mexican food which highlights molé & chilli pepper instead of tomato-based sauces. Love the chilli relleno! Interior needs updating but there is a covered patio.
Love the environment & the vibe under the large live oak tree. There is a limited but yummy menu of greek food options & often acoustic music playing.
129 localnici recomandă
Opa
2050 S Lamar Blvd
129 localnici recomandă
Love the environment & the vibe under the large live oak tree. There is a limited but yummy menu of greek food options & often acoustic music playing.
Asian fusion small plates & clever tacos. Everything is tasty & the brussel sprouts are amazing! Backyard feels so comfortable & laid back.
111 localnici recomandă
East Side King
2310 S Lamar Blvd
111 localnici recomandă
Asian fusion small plates & clever tacos. Everything is tasty & the brussel sprouts are amazing! Backyard feels so comfortable & laid back.
Happy hour for music outside in this gorgeous historic setting & a wonderful bar inside. Come for a walk on the property under the trees to enjoy the peacocks that live on the property. Be careful driving nearby as they run wild and are often out on the street.
18 localnici recomandă
Green Pastures Events
811 W Live Oak St
18 localnici recomandă
Happy hour for music outside in this gorgeous historic setting & a wonderful bar inside. Come for a walk on the property under the trees to enjoy the peacocks that live on the property. Be careful driving nearby as they run wild and are often out on the street.
Great vegetarian food in a converted auto garage with lots of south austin decor & vibe, always lively.
565 localnici recomandă
Bouldin Creek Cafe
1900 S 1st St
565 localnici recomandă
Great vegetarian food in a converted auto garage with lots of south austin decor & vibe, always lively.
My favorite blueberry or buttermilk pancakes in town! Also love the Popeye omelette & the quiet patio in back.
478 localnici recomandă
Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
478 localnici recomandă
My favorite blueberry or buttermilk pancakes in town! Also love the Popeye omelette & the quiet patio in back.
My favorite tacos in town are at Torchy's. Love the trailer trash taco & the poblano sauce is the best! Obama visited this location while here for SXSW & said he ordered one each of the Democrat, Independent & Republican, just to be fair! There are 2 locations close by, the one on Congress is bigger & busier than the one on S Lamar.
1075 localnici recomandă
Torchy's Tacos
2809 S 1st St
1075 localnici recomandă
My favorite tacos in town are at Torchy's. Love the trailer trash taco & the poblano sauce is the best! Obama visited this location while here for SXSW & said he ordered one each of the Democrat, Independent & Republican, just to be fair! There are 2 locations close by, the one on Congress is bigger & busier than the one on S Lamar.
Authentic family-run Mexican restaurant & friendly staff serving chorizo migas & deluxe breakfast, my favorites!
70 localnici recomandă
Habanero Cafe
501 W Oltorf St
70 localnici recomandă
Authentic family-run Mexican restaurant & friendly staff serving chorizo migas & deluxe breakfast, my favorites!
Best sushi ever, unique dishes & happy hour is the best time to go. SO good!
688 localnici recomandă
Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
688 localnici recomandă
Best sushi ever, unique dishes & happy hour is the best time to go. SO good!
Great $7 burgers on tuesdays & outdoor seating
35 localnici recomandă
The Park on South Lamar
4024 S Lamar Blvd
35 localnici recomandă
Great $7 burgers on tuesdays & outdoor seating

Sightseeing

Have your photo taken in front of this iconic Austin mural!
85 localnici recomandă
Greetings from Austin Mural
1720 S 1st St
85 localnici recomandă
Have your photo taken in front of this iconic Austin mural!
Auditorium Shores în Parcul Metropolitan Town Lake
900 W Riverside Dr
246 localnici recomandă
246 localnici recomandă
Zilker Park
246 localnici recomandă
Beautiful details including the tin ceiling & it has a piano bar as well as a grill restaurant. Walk down 6th street for the nightlife scene.
104 localnici recomandă
The Driskill In The Unbound Collection By Hyatt
604 Brazos St
104 localnici recomandă
Beautiful details including the tin ceiling & it has a piano bar as well as a grill restaurant. Walk down 6th street for the nightlife scene.
Centrul de flori sălbatice Lady Bird Johnson
4801 La Crosse Ave
252 localnici recomandă
Climb the stairs to walk the short trail & see the views from the highest point in Austin
1082 localnici recomandă
Mount Bonnell
1082 localnici recomandă
Climb the stairs to walk the short trail & see the views from the highest point in Austin
Beautiful ponds, trails & peacocks
178 localnici recomandă
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
3505 W 35th St
178 localnici recomandă
Beautiful ponds, trails & peacocks
Walk along the trail to see beautiful sculptures in peaceful park-like surroundings
235 localnici recomandă
Grădina de Sculptură și Muzeul Umlauf
605 Azie Morton Rd
235 localnici recomandă
Walk along the trail to see beautiful sculptures in peaceful park-like surroundings

Drinks & Nightlife

Great beer, food & live music. Outdoor patio. Lively scene!
435 localnici recomandă
The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
1305 W Oltorf St
435 localnici recomandă
Great beer, food & live music. Outdoor patio. Lively scene!
Great music & drinks at this iconic Austin venue! Come early for happy hour for free or pay a bit & go later.
284 localnici recomandă
Saxon Pub
1320 S Lamar Blvd
284 localnici recomandă
Great music & drinks at this iconic Austin venue! Come early for happy hour for free or pay a bit & go later.
Great comfy seats at the bar & good music.
51 localnici recomandă
One-2-One Bar
1509 S Lamar Blvd
51 localnici recomandă
Great comfy seats at the bar & good music.
sports bar that is always lively
291 localnici recomandă
Black Sheep Lodge
2108 S Lamar Blvd
291 localnici recomandă
sports bar that is always lively
Chicken shit bingo! Live music, outdoor patio & food truck.
242 localnici recomandă
C-Boys Heart and Soul
2008 S Congress Ave
242 localnici recomandă
Chicken shit bingo! Live music, outdoor patio & food truck.
Free outdoor area with live music under the trees & great Margaritas. Order cheap but yummy tacos right there too. Our FAV music hangout place with friends.
398 localnici recomandă
Güero's Taco Bar
1412 S Congress Ave
398 localnici recomandă
Free outdoor area with live music under the trees & great Margaritas. Order cheap but yummy tacos right there too. Our FAV music hangout place with friends.
You can eat dinner while hearing a band play in this intimate venue. Love it!
42 localnici recomandă
El Mercado
1302 S 1st St
42 localnici recomandă
You can eat dinner while hearing a band play in this intimate venue. Love it!
Iconic Austin for live music
815 localnici recomandă
The Continental Gallery
1313 S Congress Ave
815 localnici recomandă
Iconic Austin for live music

Entertainment & Activities

You can order food from the menu while you watch in comfortable seats
770 localnici recomandă
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar Blvd
770 localnici recomandă
You can order food from the menu while you watch in comfortable seats
This neighborhood pool is free & has regular visitors and lanes for laps.
158 localnici recomandă
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
700 E Live Oak St
158 localnici recomandă
This neighborhood pool is free & has regular visitors and lanes for laps.
Gorgeous natural swimming pool with a diving board for entertainment. Many call this iconic nature spot the Heart of Austin & it was featured in the documentary film The Unforseen along with Robert Redford. There is a small fee to get in.
2454 localnici recomandă
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton Dr
2454 localnici recomandă
Gorgeous natural swimming pool with a diving board for entertainment. Many call this iconic nature spot the Heart of Austin & it was featured in the documentary film The Unforseen along with Robert Redford. There is a small fee to get in.

Arts & Culture

This is a must-see stop for the culture of South Austin Funk. Outside and in you will see colorful & funky art. My friend Aralyn who is a bit of a local theater celebrity has her pink trinket-adorned car parked here. Totally Keep Austin Weird!
19 localnici recomandă
South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
6416 North Lamar Boulevard
19 localnici recomandă
This is a must-see stop for the culture of South Austin Funk. Outside and in you will see colorful & funky art. My friend Aralyn who is a bit of a local theater celebrity has her pink trinket-adorned car parked here. Totally Keep Austin Weird!
Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library
1800 S 5th St
15 localnici recomandă
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W Riverside Dr
167 localnici recomandă
63 localnici recomandă
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd
63 localnici recomandă
593 localnici recomandă
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
593 localnici recomandă
644 localnici recomandă
Muzeul de Artă Blanton
200 East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
644 localnici recomandă

Essentials

A smaller version of the store that has a pharmacy & is always busy yet convenient.
1667 localnici recomandă
H-E-B
5808 Burnet Rd
1667 localnici recomandă
A smaller version of the store that has a pharmacy & is always busy yet convenient.
Convenience store with eggs to beer & only a block away.
19 localnici recomandă
David's Food
912 W Mary St
19 localnici recomandă
Convenience store with eggs to beer & only a block away.
289 localnici recomandă
Trader Joe's
211 Walter Seaholm Dr
289 localnici recomandă
This is the original Whole Foods location. Bands are hosted here on the upper level during SXSW & there is a patio area for eating outside.
1332 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar Blvd
1332 localnici recomandă
This is the original Whole Foods location. Bands are hosted here on the upper level during SXSW & there is a patio area for eating outside.
Best value for organic veggies and a helpful health & supplements staff. It has more healthy food options than a typical grocery store.
165 localnici recomandă
Sprouts Farmers Market
4006 S Lamar Blvd
165 localnici recomandă
Best value for organic veggies and a helpful health & supplements staff. It has more healthy food options than a typical grocery store.
They have a deli with weekly specials & an emphasis on healthy & local products
337 localnici recomandă
Wheatsville Food Co-Op
3101 Guadalupe St
337 localnici recomandă
They have a deli with weekly specials & an emphasis on healthy & local products